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South Downs Become England’s Newest National Park
England today officially welcomes the South Downs as its newest National Park. Environment Secretary Hilary Benn signed the confirmation orders in November 2009 at Ditchling Tea Rooms, surrounded by elated members of local communities within the park...
Businesses in Britain Urged to Tap Into Green Economy Potential
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn is calling on Britain’s businesses to tap the full potential of a low carbon economy and green society. Speaking at the launch of the Aldersgate Group’s ‘Beyond Carbon’ report Mr Benn is calling on businesses...
New Reforms Proposed to Reduce Animal Disease Risks in Britain
Image via Wikipedia A new body to take responsibility for animal health is among major changes proposed by U.K. Environment Secretary Hilary Benn in a new Bill on Animal Health.
Ensuring Food Security As Important to Britain’s Future As Energy Supply
Ensuring food security is just as important to Britain’s future as energy supply, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Hilary Benn told delegates at the Oxford Farming Conference today as he unveiled the Government’s food strategy,...
South Downs Named As England’s Ninth National Park
During a visit to Ditchling, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn signed the Order to confirm the South Downs as England’s ninth National Park. The new 632 square mile protected area, home to an estimated 120,000 people, will stretch from Beachy Head in...
U.K. Government Announces Extra Health Funding for Bee Research
An extra £4.3 million to safeguard and undertake more research into the health of bees has been announced by U.K. Environment Secretary Hilary Benn. Mr Benn said that nearly £2.3 million over the next two years would support the work of the National...
U.K. Green Tariffs: Check What Yours Delivers
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is today advising how consumers and businesses can establish what benefits their green electricity tariff delivers above and beyond the supplier’s existing legal obligation to provide...
U.K.’s First Batch of Bluetongue Vaccine Delivered
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn today announced that the first batch of Bluetongue vaccine, ordered from Intervet last year, is being released to wholesalers and is ready for distribution to the Protection Zones in England.
